• Cannibalism and protective behavior of eggs in Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) 

      Frye, Marilena; Egeland, Torvald Blikra; Nordeide, Jarle Tryti; Folstad, Ivar (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-09-28)
      From video recordings of spawning events, we quantified protective and cannibalistic behavior of Arctic charr occurring immediately after spawning. The number of fish cannibalizing on stray eggs was examined regarding (a) whether more than one male shed milt during the spawning event, that is, whether sperm competition occurred, (b) whether the sperm competition included few or many males, that is, ...
    • Mitochondrial genome variation of Atlantic cod 

      Jørgensen, Tor Erik; Karlsen, Bård Ove; Emblem, Åse; Breines, Ragna; Andreassen, morten; Rounge, Trine Ballestad; Nederbragt, Alexander Johan; Jakobsen, Kjetill Sigurd; Nymark, Marianne; Ursvik, anita; Coucheron, Dag H; Jakt, Lars Martin; Nordeide, Jarle Tryti; Moum, Truls Borg; Johansen, Steinar Daae (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-06-19)
      Objective:<br> The objective of this study was to analyse intraspecifc sequence variation of Atlantic cod mitochondrial DNA, based on a comprehensive collection of completely sequenced mitochondrial genomes. <br>Results:<br> We determined the complete mitochondrial DNA sequence of 124 cod specimens from the eastern and western part of the species’ distribution range in the North Atlantic Ocean. ...
    • No support for cryptic choice by ovarian fluid in an external fertilizer 

      Kleppe, April Snøfrid; Nordeide, Jarle Tryti; Rudolfsen, Geir; Figenschou, Lars; Larsen, Berner; Reiss, Katrin; Folstad, Ivar (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-12-22)
      Whether the ovarian fluid (OF) represents a selective environment influencing cryp‐tic female choice was tested using an external fertilizer experiencing intense sperm competition and large effects of OF on sperm swimming behavior—the Arctic charr (<i>Salvelinus alpinus</i>). We physically separated the OF from the eggs of reproductively active females and reintroduced either their ...
    • On the relative effect of spawning asynchrony, sperm quantity, and sperm quality on paternity under sperm competition in an external fertilizer 

      Egeland, Torvald Blikra; Rudolfsen, Geir; Nordeide, Jarle Tryti; Folstad, Ivar (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-07-14)
      How much of a fitness benefit is obtained by dominant males of external fertilizers from releasing ejaculates in synchrony with female egg-release when engaging in sperm competition, and what is the most important sperm trait for paternity in these situations? The Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) is an external fertilizer experiencing intense male-male competition over reproductive opportunities ...
    • Spawning behavior of Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus): Spawning synchrony, vibrational communication, and mate guarding 

      Brattli, Magnus B.; Egeland, Torvald B.; Nordeide, Jarle Tryti; Folstad, Ivar (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-07-20)
      A mismatch in synchrony between male and female gamete release in external ferti - lizers can result in reduced or failed fertilization, sperm competition, and reduced paternity. In Arctic charr ( Salvelinus alpinus ), males can adopt either a guard or sneak tactic resulting in both pre- and postcopulatory ...
    • Status specific tailoring of sperm behavior in an external fertilizer 

      Egeland, Torvald Blikra; Rudolfsen, Geir; Nordeide, Jarle Tryti; Folstad, Ivar (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-11-24)
      Why dominant males experiencing intense sperm competition sometimes show low investments in sperm production is not always obvious. One well-documented example is that of the external fertilizing teleost, the Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus), where individuals becoming dominant reduce sperm production and sperm swimming speed in water compared to subordinates. Here, we report how ovarian ...